51.   Teachers unions strongly oppose vouchers, as does Vice President Al Gore, although the idea has been supported by his running mate, Connecticut Sen. Joseph Lieberman.

52.   Still, industry representatives suggested that the meeting make recommendations for upcoming pay negotiations, something opposed by unions.

53.   That was in reaction to the Knesset rejecting a government proposal to reduce tax deductions for married women, which the union opposed.

54.   The new benefits package would require employees to start paying part of their medical premiums, which the union opposes.

55.   The reforms Biagi advocated are opposed by the left and unions oppose because they would make it easier to fire people.

56.   The state teachers union opposed the measure.

57.   The union has strongly opposed linking raises to individual company performance, calling it an attack on its unity and bargaining power.

58.   The union opposed those demands.

59.   The union opposes a pension reform program and the privatization of the state petroleum company.

60.   The union opposes an election, preferring that a new bargaining unit be recognized when a majority of the workers sign union cards.